-LRB- CNN Student News -RRB- -- October 21 , 2013

CNN Student News begins the week with a report on wildfires in Australia , and we discuss the challenges that refugees face after fleeing violence in Syria . We also explore a dispute between a university and many of its football players . Plus , we check out a flying car , and we share the history of a violin that fetched a Titanic record at auction .

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DAILY CURRICULUM

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Media Literacy Question of the Day :

Can media coverage of refugees in another country impact the refugees themselves ? If so , how ? If not , why not ? Why might a news organization choose to tell their story ?

Key Concepts : Identify or explain these subjects you heard about in today 's show :

1 . wildfire

2 . R.M.S. Titanic

3 . aerodynamics

Fast Facts : How well were you listening to today 's program ?

1 . According to the report , about how many registered Syrian refugees are there ? What do CNN reporters say about the refugees ' living conditions and potential outlook ?

2 . Why did Grambling State University 's football team forfeit a recent game ?

3 . What 's the story behind a violin that was recently auctioned for $ 1.7 million in England ?

Discussion Questions :

1 . What resources might Syrian refugees need ? Where do you think these resources might come from ? How might a refugee camp impact a surrounding area ? Under what circumstances might a refugee know that it 's safe to return home ?

2 . What are your thoughts on the protests by football players at Grambling State University ? In your view , what should be the next steps taken by the players and by university officials ? Explain .

3 . What might be the pros and cons of owning a flying car versus owning both a car and a plane ? Do you think that flying cars could become popular in the near future ? Would you want to own the vehicle seen in the report ? Explain .

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Australia

Asia
Syria

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